hillfamily Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 I had a practice make of chocolate dipped peppermint creams at the weekend (in readiness for my Christmas Hampers) and they are very yummy but there in lies my problem.......they have all disappeared can't think where and I was trying to gauge how long they would stay fresh so I could plan when to make them for the hampers :D Does anyone know Anyway, here's the recipe..... 225g icing sugar, sifted the white of 1 large egg a few drops of peppermint oil 150g dark chocolate Beat the egg white until frothy but not stiff Gradually add the sifted icing sugar, mixing thoroughly with a wooden spoon until the paste becomes thick and smooth Shake some icing sugar on your work surface and put the paste in the middle. Add a few drops of peppermint oil and knead paste until smooth Divide the paste into small balls (about the size of a hazel nut), put them on a sheet of baking parchment, and flatten each one with the back of a fork Leave to harden for a few hours or overnight Melt chocolate and dip the peppermint creams until half covered, return to baking parchment and allow the chocolate to set store in an airtight container ..........far far away from me, in a locked cupboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Oh please! Will you lot stop posting delicious recipes which I just HAVE to make . My bum is big enough but you know you have to try these things purely in a quality control way . Sounds yummy, Pam. Definitely on my "to do" list . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 Sorry Kate I'm going to make a second, much larger, batch this weekend for my Christmas Hampers, put them in their gift bags and pop in the hampers......hopefully this will prevent me eating them all again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 But they might need testing each week for their keeping qualities, Pam . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 If it's any consolation....I've just made my Chocolate Truffle mixture.....to keep in the freezer and save time in Christmas week..........and now I need to go and buy more chocolate and more cream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 Glad it's not just me but then quality control is very very important Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Definitely!!! I don't think there's enogh Brandy in the truffles........so I have to keep tasting (I don't drink alcohol.....but I do eat it ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I have Cubs tonight - deep joy Cubs & cooking! - Could they use the left over packet Royal Icing to make these do you think, if I added a bit extra icing sugar maybe to thicken it up if needs be? Mind you the way they will spread the icing to the four winds, there probably won't be any left!! (BTW I am not prepared to take my chooklies real fresh eggwhites into the Scout Hut in case some jobsworth parent decides my eggs aren't healthy enough!!!!) Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Sorry - too late! But, yes you can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 We have always used milk in ours. The recipe came from my little sisters primary school as they made them so it must have been easier to use milk instead of eggs. We did try making them with egg whites but we preferred the milk version as it was what we were used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Thanks for posting this Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Am going to try these - how long do they store for - if you are giving as gifts, not scoffing in a corner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 Thanks for posting this Pam That's alright Hun........I like to help Am going to try these - how long do they store for - if you are giving as gifts, not scoffing in a corner I made a second much much much larger batch 10 days ago and popped them, undipped in chocolate - I'll do that when they are ready to be given - in a lock lock box and they are absolutely fine :D Managed not to eat them all yet and the last hamper goes out next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Thanks for the reply - have another question now . Have just marzipanned the christmas cake - which is now 4 smaller cakes to look like parcels - yes I am indecisive . Anyway - the icing sugar I got is All in one royal icing sugar - will this be ok - and do I still need to add egg white (on the packet it says it contains dried egg white) Thanks in advance for any replies - sorry to be a pest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 That should be fine and no need to add egg white :D Royal icing is icing sugar and egg white so is the same base as the peppermint creams. Just need to add the peppermint flavour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Ta Muchly - looks like a delia style cheat I have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 yes but is it FREE RANGE egg white - or is the Royal icing one of those foods with "hidden" battery eggs? BUFFFIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 yes but is it FREE RANGE egg white - or is the Royal icing one of those foods with "hidden" battery eggs? BUFFFIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEE Good point Pengy.........sadly I think (but not absolutely sure) it will be a hidden battery egg product I've always made my own icing as I don't like shop bought icing - doesn't taste as nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 O.M.G - sorry - did not mean to cause a stir. I have been off poorly with Labyrinthitis - so can only just about get up and about now, and icing sugar was literally grabbed from the shelf when I last shopped b4 illness . Now you mention it, feel really bad - totally miffed with the whole cing thing to begin with, and now feel bad for causing offence. Sorry Buffie - I have had my Eglu and hens for 5 years now, and really should know better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Don't worry about it SarahJo, I will go over to Pengy's and search her cupboards. if she has a single battery egg product in the house, she is for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Goodness I wasn't having a dig at anyone - I was yelling for Buffie to put us straight. I though "what a good cheat" and then I started to wonder about the egg white. I was thinking to myself how all the icing sugar is always Silver Spoon brand and there is no alternative - I shop in Waitrose but there is no own brand icing sugar. Christian - do come and have a rummage - I'm sure you'll find a few hidden in there but the bonus will be that I'm also sure you'll tidy my cupboards at the same time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 All the labels will face the right way. I have a problem like that. So does Lesley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Is that my name there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted December 15, 2008 Author Share Posted December 15, 2008 Is that my name there! I'm surprised my name wasn't included Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 You lot make me smile - isn't the labels thing like "sleeping with the enemy" film with Julia Roberts . Don't worry Pengy - I am just a little sensitive at the moment - took it as jest, as it was meant. BTW - how do you make your own icing sugar - is that the thing where you blitz caster in the blender - if so I can always do that Christian - thanks for protecting me from the battery hen police - my crime was totally innocent . Makes you wonder though - I did not even realise icing sugar had egg white already in it - mind you I don't use alot of it anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
